Shut 'em Down
The NFL Combine ended with defensive backs closing out the event with some notable performances. Now that the pre-draft process is somewhat complete (except for Pro Days if schools even hold them given the current health environment), it's a great time to hold the Cornerback Football Film Fight.
If you haven't seen "Part 2 - Offensive Linemen" (Seen here), check it out for details on the process. For now, let's take a look at game footage for Mel Kiper's pre Combine Top 10 and see who comes out on top!
If you haven't seen "Part 2 - Offensive Linemen" (Seen here), check it out for details on the process. For now, let's take a look at game footage for Mel Kiper's pre Combine Top 10 and see who comes out on top!
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Round 1: #10 Terrell vs. #9 Johnson
- Clemson Career
- Had 30 starts over a 3 year career with action in 44 games.
- Notched 20 PBU, 6 INTs with 107 career tackles and 2 FF.
- First Team ACC (2019) and Third Team ACC (2018).
- High School
- All State (GA) as a senior.
- Five star athlete per Rivals.
- Georgia Player of the Year (coaches selection)
- Under Armour All-American game.
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- Utah Career
- 2019 All American; two-time All-Pac 12 first team (2018 & 2019).
- Credited with 29 starts and participation in 38 career games.
- Totals: 102 tackles, 28 PBU and 7 INTs.
- High School
- Four star recruit grade from Rivals and Scout.
- USA Today All-California Team (2016)
- Named to the US Army All America Bowl.
- Also 3 letters in basketball.
Winner: Terrell
Both are grabby but Terrell has more film with less holding.
Round 2: Terrell vs. #8 Dantzler
Dantzler Notes:- Mississippi State Career
- Total of 22 starts over his 3 year career and 35 games (after a redshirt year).
- Career total 108 tackles, 20 PBU and 5 INTs.
- High School
- Dual threat QB and DB.
- All-state (LA) senior year.
- State long jump champ (23 ft 3.25 in).
Viewed - Alabama 2018, Southern Miss 2019 and Ole Miss 2019 - Slim frame, likely maxed out. Not grabby but didn't see a lot of balls thrown his way. He will make a tackle, though. A couple of coverages blown on his side that were not exploited. Possibly not his fault but there could be better communication.
Winner: Terrell
Terrell is more aggressive and was more effective vs targets based on the film viewed.
Round 3: Terrell vs. #7 Gladney
Gladney Notes:- TCU Career
- 44 starts in 4 years (redshirted freshman year).
- Notched 146 tackles with 43 PBU and 5 INTs.
- High School
- Ranked CB11 in the state of Texas by Scout.
- District MVP as a senior.
Winner: Gladney
Solid coverage without being grabby. Plays bigger than his size - David vs. Goliath (check him out vs ISU's Hakeem Butler). Solid fundamentals. A couple of blown coverages but he learned in game and made the opponent pay the next time they went to the well.
Round 4: Gladney vs. #6 Hall
- Virginia Career:
- Started 39 games in 4 years as a Cavalier; shortened senior year due to injury.
- Several 2018 All-American selections.
- 154 total tackles, 44 PBU, 5 INTs and3 Forced Fumbles.
- High School
- WR/DB.
- All State (PA) Selection.
Winner: Gladney
Definitely huge upside and it would be great to see Hall surrounded by better talent but Gladney gets the nod here. Want to see Hall after a year or two of pro level seasoning.
Round 5: Gladney vs. #5 Diggs
Diggs Notes:
- Alabama Career
- Total of 46 games played participating on offense, defense and special teams.
- Total 68 tackles, 21 PDU, 4 INT and 2 Forced Fumbles.
- Missed half of 2018 due to injury.
- High School
- Recognized as WR1 receiver in the state of Maryland; ATH1 for eastern part of the country.
- Participated in Nike's "The Opening".
- Brother of Stefon Diggs.
Viewed - Texas A&M 2018, South Carolina 2019 and Alabama 2019 - His offensive acumen helps on the defensive side of the ball. Plays aggressive press off the line but does not get guys off their routes and has limited success; not sure if it's strength or failure to understand the concept but that can be improved at the next level. Has to look when the receiver looks...tends to get his head around late at times and missed a few PBUs.
Winner - Gladney
The experience at WR is helpful but Gladney has the edge given his experience at the position.
Round 6: Gladney vs. #4 Igbinoghene
- Auburn Career
- Switched to corner from offense/ST and started his sophomore and junior years.
- Gathered 92 tackles, 19 PBU and 1 INT.
- Also participated as kick return man with an average of 31.4 yards/return.
- Competed on the Auburn track team as a long and triple jumper.
- High School
- All-State (AL) Wide Receiver.
- Ranked as high as WR25 in the nation.
- Son of Olympic Track athletes (Mom won a bronze in the 400M relay; dad was SEC long and triple jump champ).
Viewed - LSU 2018, Minnesota 2019 and Florida 2019 - Very quick, very fast. Not afraid to provide run support. Will work on relating his WR experience to route recognition at the next level.
Winner - Gladney
Igbinoghene has a ton of upside however Gladney has had more time to put it together at the corner position.
Igbinoghene has a ton of upside however Gladney has had more time to put it together at the corner position.
Round 7: Gladney vs. #3 Fulton
Fulton Notes:
- Career
- A total of 24 career starts in 27 games.
- Total of 65 tackles, 25 PBU and 2 INTs during his college career.
- Missed his entire Sophomore year due to an NCAA testing issue.
- High School
- All-State honors (LA) product from Archbishop Rummel HS.
- Top recruit in the state of LA and CB3 from various outlets.
- Under Armour All-America Game participant.
Viewed - Florida 2018, Texas 2019 and Alabama 2019 - Very physical in press but Texas showed if you hit back he can be neutralized. Can be grabby late in routes which led to 3 penalties during the games viewed. He plays very tight coverage and the receivers' eyes and hands, once he trusts his instincts and stops holding, he will be fine.
Winner - Gladney
Round 8: Gladney vs. #2 Henderson
Gladney Notes:
- Florida Career
- Started 27 games with 34 overall appearances.
- Collected 92 tackles, 22 PBU, 6 INTs and 4 sacks.
- Several All Conference honors each of his 3 years.
- High School
- Played in the Under Armour All-American game.
- Scholarship offers from Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Auburn and 23 other schools.
Viewed - LSU 2018, Missouri 2019 and Miami 2019 - Needs to make the tackles. Missed many key stops that kept his team on the field far too long. Coverage is solid on fly routes, needs to maintain that level of stickiness when he man makes a cut. Instead of tackling or dislodging a reception he more than anything gets to the right spot but needs to work on finishing.
Winner - Gladney
I have read analysts say they need their CBs to cover and can overlook missed tackles but the coverage was not the tightest in the group so it's hard to advance CJ.
Round 9: Gladney vs. #1 Okudah
Okudah Notes:
- Ohio State
- Played in 35 games over 3 years
- Total of 83 tackles, 18 PBU and 3 INT.
- Consensus 2019 All-American
- High School
- Five star All-State (TX) athlete.
- Ranked as high as CB1 in the nation for his recruiting class.
- Participant in U.S. Army All-America Bowl.
Viewed - Michigan 2018, Washington 2019 and Clemson 2019 - Fast and quick, above the neck player who will lay you out. Reads not just his receiver's route, but the other teams play keys. Collapses blocking WRs and will stop the run. Susceptible to back shoulder throws if bracketing the receiver with the sideline - not sure where he is focusing during these plays; will work on this at the next level.
2020 Cornerback Football Film Fight Champion...
Jeffrey Okudah
The portrait of the artist as a young man. Clearly the best CB in the draft and a Top 5 player.
#2 Jeff Gladney
Plays hard and fast. Next level coaching puts him over the top.
#3 Noah Igbinoghene
Huge upside on a not so raw nearly complete project.
#4 A.J. Terrell
Not one of the big names, but could possibly provide the most value this draft.
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